In weekly worship, we gather as a community of Christ.  We seek to praise God, to hear God's word of grace in Jesus Christ, to share in the Lord's Supper, to pray for the concerns of our community and the world, and to be strengthened in faith as we are sent out into the world to serve in Christ's name.

Like Wittenberg itself, the order and style of worship are rooted in the Lutheran tradition, while drawing on a wide range of worship formats and musical styles from across the Christian church.   Sunday morning worship is more traditional Lutheran and open to everyone regardless of denomination. We use a number of hymnals over the course of a semester, with a variety of traditional and contemporary music.   Sunday evening worship in Ness Auditorium in Hollenbeck Hall provides a more informal setting.   A student music team leads the music and prayers, the pastor gives the message, and Holy Communion is offered twice a month. 

In addition, Catholic Mass has been offered at Wittenberg.  Due to the retirement of our former priest from this duty, more information will be forthcoming regarding Mass as it becomes available.

Weekday chapel provides a break in the academic day for spiritual renewal and reflection.  A student music team leads the music most days, and students, pastors, faculty, staff, and representatives of the wider church are the speakers.  No classes are held during this time to allow students and faculty to attend.

A number of festival services are also held in Weaver Chapel every year.  Please see the calendar below for more information regarding these events.

In addition, a list of Area Houses of Worship (Christian, Jewish, Islamic, and others) in the Springfield area is available on this campus ministry web site - just click, "Area Houses of Worship" on the menu on the left.

       Weekly Worship Schedule in Weaver Chapel
       The following schedule is in place only during the academic year when classes are in session

       Sunday 11 a.m. - Worship in Weaver Chapel
       Students, faculty, staff and guests of all denominations are welcome to participate in the service,

       which lasts for about one hour. Holy Communion is offered every Sunday.

       Pastors Rachel and Andy Tune serve as Pastors to the University.

      Sunday 6:30 p.m.  Sunday evening contemporary service in Ness Auditorium,

      Hollenbeck Hall.  All are welcome!   Holy Communion is offered twice a month.

      Roman Catholic Mass - To be announced

      Tuesday and Thursday, 11:20-11:50 a.m. Weekday chapel featuring speakers from the

      Wittenberg faculty, students, or staff; the Springfield community; or the wider church.  Music is

      provided by the student music team.


Special Worship Services in the 2007-2008 Academic Year
All services listed are held in Weaver Chapel, unless otherwise noted
For more information, call the Chapel Office at 937-327-7411.

Special Services and Events in the 2006-2007 Academic Year
All events listed are held in Weaver Chapel, unless otherwise noted
For more information, call the Chapel Office at (937) 327-7411

Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007
11:00 a.m. Interdenominational service for new students and parents
Led by Pastor Andy and Pastor Rachel Tune
11:00 a.m. Reception for Jewish Students and Parents, Bayley Auditorium

Sunday, Aug. 26, 2007
4:30 p.m. The Campus Ministry Picnic!
Meet at Chapel at 4:30 pm to walk down to Cliff Park
hosted by Weaver Chapel Association and the pastors

Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007 11a.m. Parents’ Weekend Worship Service
(preceded by coffee and doughnuts at 10:30 a.m.)

Sunday, Oct. 20, 2007 11 a.m. Homecoming Celebration Worship Service.

Special Music by the Wittenberg Choir

Sunday, Oct. 28, 2007 
7:30 p.m. Festival Choral Eucharist for Reformation - Witt Series
Weaver Chapel.  Special music by university music ensembles at 7 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 29, 2007
7:30 p.m. Kenneth H. Sauer Luther Synposium- Witt Series
Weaver Chapel
Speaker: Dr. Mark Swanson

Friday, Dec. 7, 2007
7:30 p.m.  A Service of Lessons and Carols for Advent and Christmas - Witt Series
Featuring The Wittenberg Choir, The Wittenberg Handbell Choir, The Wittenberg Singers, Wittenberg Flute Choir, and the Wittenberg Chamber ORchestra.

Special music by university music ensembles at 7:00 p.m.

Weaver Chapel

Monday, Dec. 10, 2007
7:30 p.m. Community MESSIAH Sing
Basil Fett, conductor
Trudy Faber, organ and harpsichord

Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008
7:30 p.m. The German Language Epiphany Service

Friday, Feb. 1, 2008
7:30 p.m. Candlemas Service - a service in the 13th century tradition

Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008
7:30 p.m. Ash Wednesday Worship Service with Imposition of Ashes
and Holy Communion

Friday, March 14, 2008
8 p.m. The Witteberg Choir "Home Concert"
Donald Busarow, conductor

Friday, May 9, 2008
2:15 p.m. Baccalaureate Service for the Graduating Class of 2008

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